Jim,

One of the most interesting discussions I've seen lately on authenticity
(including the later two approaches) is the book "Conservation of Historic
Timber Structures: An Ecological Approach" by Knut Einar Larsen & Nils Marstein.
 Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford.  2000.  Much discussion of the Venice and Nara
Charters, and traditional crafts as cultural heritage.

Lisa

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Subject:    Re: Authenticity
Author: JRhodes <[log in to unmask]>
Date:       02/12/2001 9:41 AM

>. . .informal roundtable discussion of Authenticity...as
>prototype (surviving original fabric)...of technique (exacting
>replacement in-kind)...in spirit of design (replacement honoring the
>character of the original).  I have heard others do so, but I
>personally have a problem calling the latter two "authentic", as
>compelling as the solution may be in certain instances.